Grist highlights the economic benefits businesses can gain by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, which attract customers during charging periods, increasing sales

The ADM-operated carbon sequestration facility in Decatur, Illinois—America’s first commercial site of its kind—has reported two leaks, sparking public concerns over safety and tr

This article explores the challenges faced by vulnerable communities who cannot afford to evacuate during hurricanes, as exemplified by the experiences of residents affected by Hu

A global study conducted by the University of Nottingham found that while many people, including those in climate-vulnerable regions, recognize social and economic injustices rela

Two UN committees have found Finland in violation of Sámi rights by granting mineral exploration permits in Sámi homelands without proper consent or impact assessments. The Sámi p

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is under scrutiny due to audit findings and allegations of suppressing information about toxic contamination on a property designated for low

A World Resources Institute (WRI) report reveals that 25% of global crops are grown in areas facing significant water stress or unreliability, threatening food security.

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Major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are investing in nuclear power to meet the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and data centers. Micro

Amy Stelly, a third-generation resident of New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood, is leading the fight to dismantle the Claiborne Expressway, a highway that devastated a thriving Black

Thousands of aging dams across the U.S. face uncertain futures due to increasing flood risks from climate change and costly repairs. In Wisconsin's Vernon County, local officials

California’s 2014 plastic bag ban unintentionally led to increased plastic waste due to a loophole allowing thicker "reusable" plastic bags. Though aimed at reducing single-use

Black residents in St. James Parish, Louisiana, are using legal action to fight against discriminatory industrial zoning that has disproportionately placed petrochemical plants in

Residents near the Houston Ship Channel are raising concerns about the Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to store dredged sludge from a $1 billion expansion project in local

In 2024, Houston has experienced 116 unauthorized air pollution events, with nearly half related to flaring from industrial facilities. These events, occurring every 2.5 days